Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 415: Enact CROWN Act regarding discrimination based on hair
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 415 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on August 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Enact CROWN Act regarding discrimination based on hair. Primary sponsor: Juanita Brent (Democratic), Jamie Callender (Republican). It lists 15 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 15, 2025): Referred to committee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
To amend sections 3314.03, 3326.11, and 3328.24 and to enact section 3319.48 of the Revised Code to enact the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair (CROWN) Act to prohibit discrimination by a public school against an individual based on hair texture and protective hair styles.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 12 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juanita Brent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Jamie Callender | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 57 |
| Sean Brennan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Karen Brownlee | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Christine Cockley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Tex Fischer | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 59 |
| Michele Grim | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Brian Lampton | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 70 |
| Meredith Lawson‐Rowe | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Crystal Lett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Beryl Piccolantonio | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Anita Somani | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Bride Sweeney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Eric Synenberg | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Erika White | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Josh Williams | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
| Tom Young | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 37 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to committee
- Introduced